The top global development employers in India

Over recent years, India has emerged as a hub for aspiring professionals pursuing careers in global development. Devex’s job board has featured 2,463 job opportunities based in India over the past 12 months, with multilateral organizations as the largest employers. The capital New Delhi and cities such as Mumbai and Bangalore are top locations for global development opportunities in the country. We have taken a closer look at the top multilateral employers and identified other notable development employers active in India. Top multilateral employers hiring in India Asian Development Bank Headquarters: Manila, Philippines India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1966 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 524 ADB is a financial institution focused on eradicating poverty in the Asia and Pacific region. According to the job board, ADB jobs based in India related to administrative, energy, financial, and urbanization sectors were advertised. View all current ADB jobs in India on Devex. World Bank Group Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1944 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 166 The World Bank is focused on improving economies and standards of living by lending money to governments. Over the past 12 months, administrative, ICT, and investment-related roles in India were promoted on the job board. View all current WB jobs in India on Devex. United Nations Development Programme Headquarters: New York, USA India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1965 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 150 UNDP specializes in helping countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnerships, and institutional capabilities. Based on Devex’s job board, UNDP roles advertised in India were related to climate action, health care, and project management services such as climate resilience specialists and program managers. View all current UNDP jobs in India on Devex. World Health Organization Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1948 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 115 WHO is an agency focused on directing and coordinating global responses to health emergencies. WHO released administrative and health-related opportunities in India, particularly for technical officers and local professional officers. View all current WHO jobs in India on Devex. International Finance Corporation Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA India office: New Delhi, India Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 85 IFC invests in private sector growth, connecting economic development with humanitarian needs. IFC released job opportunities located in India related to administrative, economic, and social development roles such as investment officers and economic, social, and governance managers. View all current IFC jobs in India on Devex. UNICEF Headquarters: New York, USA India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1946 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 66 UNICEF advocates for the rights and well-being of children worldwide. Over the past 12 months, advertised positions were related to civic engagements and partnerships, ICT, health and social development such as partnership and program leads, technology for development officers, and health specialists. View all current UNICEF jobs in India on Devex. UN Women Headquarters: New York, USA India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 2010 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 42 UN Women is a leading agency dedicated to gender equality and women empowerment. Over the past 12 months, roles related to women empowerment and entrepreneurship, research, and gender studies such as program officers and research consultants based in India were advertised on the job board. View all current UN Women jobs in India on Devex. World Food Programme Headquarters: Rome, Italy India office: Vasant Vihar, India Year founded: 1961 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 22 WFP enhances nutrition, supports smallholder farmers, and helps countries and communities prepare for climate-related shocks. Based on the job board, WFP released opportunities in India related to administrative, entrepreneurship, and policymaking roles. View all current WFP jobs in India on Devex. UN Refugee Agency Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland India office: Vasant Vihar, India Year founded: 1950 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 16 UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee conflict and persecution. Positions related to administration, donor support, and resettlements were promoted on Devex’s job board over the past 12 months. View all current UNHCR jobs in India on Devex. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Headquarters: Rome, Italy India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1945 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 9 FAO specializes in leading global efforts to end hunger, and promote food security and sustainable agriculture. Over the past 12 months, opportunities related to administration, economic, research, and project management sectors such as state managers, investment officers, and researchers were advertised on the job board. View all current FAO jobs in India on Devex. Other employers hiring in India World Resources Institute Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA India office: Mumbai, India Year founded: 1982 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 133 The World Resources Institute works globally using research-based approaches to meet its interconnected goals for people, nature, and climate. Based on Devex’s job board, WRI promoted roles in India related to climate action, energy, environment, and social development. View all current WRI jobs in India on Devex. IDinsight India office: Delhi, India Year founded: 2012 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 109 IDinsight is a global advisory organization that helps decision-makers to design effective programs. IDinsight released jobs in India related to finance and research such as economists and research and evaluation statisticians. View all current IDinsight jobs in India on Devex. Teach for India Headquarters: Mumbai, India Year founded: 2008 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 107 Teach for India is part of the Teach for All Network, which works on expanding educational opportunities. Based on the job board, Teach for India released roles related to partnerships, strategy, and development such as strategy and impact managers, community relations associates, and fellowships. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Headquarters: Hyderabad, India Year founded: 1972 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 44 ICRISAT is committed to developing and improving dryland farming and agrifood systems to combat hunger, malnutrition, and environmental degradation. Over the past 12 months, ICRISAT released job opportunities in India related to agriculture and research such as scientific officers and research fellowships. View all current ICRISAT jobs in India on Devex. Child Rights and You Headquarters: Mumbai, India Year founded: 1979 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 43 CRY works with partners at grassroots levels to address children’s critical needs. CRY released positions and consultancies related to ICT and project management such as information technology and program managers. View all current CRY jobs in India on Devex. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Year founded: 2020 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 43 FCDO is the ministerial department leading the United Kingdom’s diplomatic, development, and consular work around the globe. Based on the job board, FCDO released roles related to communications, environment, finance, and trade sectors such as head of communications and trade policy advisers in India. View all current FCDO jobs in India on Devex. Environmental Resources Management Headquarters: London, United Kingdom India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1971 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 26 ERM is an advisory firm focused on sustainability, offering expertise across business and finance. Over the past 12 months, ERM promoted ICT-related positions based in India. HelpAge India Headquarters: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1978 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 25 HelpAge India is a nonprofit organization advocating and specializing in elder causes. HelpAge India promoted opportunities related to fundraising, resource mobilization, and state governance such as state program managers and executives. View all current HelpAge jobs in India on Devex. Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Headquarters: Bengaluru, India Year founded: 2001 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 24 Janaagraha works with citizens and governments to transform the quality of life in India’s cities and towns. Based on the job board, Janaagraha advertised roles related to the finance and governance sector such as public finance management managers and head of state programs. View all current Janaagraha Centre jobs in India on Devex. United States Agency for International Development Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA India office: New Delhi, India Year founded: 1961 Total jobs posted over the past 12 months: 22 USAID focuses on international development and humanitarian efforts to help people progress beyond assistance. Over the past 12 months, USAID released job opportunities related to administrative work, project management on health, and internships in health and program support. View all current USAID jobs in India on Devex. Ready to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by the recruiters who matter most? Update your Devex profile and start connecting with top global development recruiters now.